History Of Augusta County, Virginia (1882)

The ""History of Augusta County, Virginia"" is a comprehensive historical account of the county's development and growth over the years. Written by John Lewis Peyton and originally published in 1882, the book covers a wide range of topics, including the early settlement of the area by Native Americans, the arrival of European settlers, the development of the county's economy, and the role of Augusta County in the American Revolution and the Civil War.Throughout the book, Peyton provides detailed descriptions of the people, places, and events that shaped Augusta County's history. He also includes numerous maps, illustrations, and photographs to help readers visualize the county's past.In addition to its historical content, the book is also a valuable resource for genealogists and researchers. Peyton includes extensive genealogical information on many of the county's early families, as well as detailed accounts of the county's court records, land grants, and other historical documents.Overall, the ""History of Augusta County, Virginia"" is an important work of local history that provides a fascinating glimpse into the past of one of Virginia's most historic counties.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.